Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome from an Ear Versus Dental-Related Standpoint

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a prominent reason for visits to medical providers. The presentation of headaches within this population remains a challenging diagnosis, given the prevalence and overlap of symptomatology of both conditions. The literature demonstrates an undeniable associatio...

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Published inOtolaryngologic clinics of North America Vol. 55; no. 3; pp. 649 - 658
Main Authors Garcia, Erick, Flores, Ryan E., Doherty, Joni K.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2022
Subjects
Headache
Humans
Otolaryngology
Prevalence
Temporomandibular disorder
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - epidemiology
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - etiology
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - therapy
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Otolaryngology
Headache
Temporomandibular disorder
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Summary:Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a prominent reason for visits to medical providers. The presentation of headaches within this population remains a challenging diagnosis, given the prevalence and overlap of symptomatology of both conditions. The literature demonstrates an undeniable association between headaches and TMD. Regardless of causality and etiology, the literature supports that prompt diagnosis and treatment results in improvement or resolution of symptoms, including headaches. Treatment of TMD headaches should begin with conservative measures, including medical management with NSAIDs, heat therapy, and muscle-stretching exercises.
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ISSN:0030-6665
1557-8259
DOI:10.1016/j.otc.2022.02.011